House of Crimson & Clover

Two brothers. One light, one dark. Ana is drawn to, and afraid of, them both."With impeccable pacing, Cradit shifts effortlessly between these various points of view, demonstrating superb psychological insight and a compassion for even her most damaged (and frightening) characters. Her talent for creating atmosphere rivals Daphne du Maurier."- Christopher Rice, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Heavens Rise"This story will make you fall in love, shock you, keep you in suspense and make you stay up all night (warning) just so you can find out what happens next… tight and masterful."- Ionia Froment, Amazon Top 100 reviewer"Cradit's writing is poetic prose."- Becket, Bestselling Author of Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles: An AlphabetteryAna Deschanel made a terrible mistake, one that not even her magic can fix. The only chance of protecting all involved is to flee New Orleans for the solitude of the remote North Atlantic.Summer Island, Maine (population 202) is not the tranquil escape Ana envisioned. The locals are distant and cold, especially her neighbor, the reclusive veterinarian Jonathan St. Andrews. Her only lifeline is the eccentric caretaker, Alex, who conveniently shows up at all the right moments, warning her she's completely unprepared for a Summer Island winter. As the storm approaches, Ana may soon be cut off from the rest of the world.After a surprising encounter with Jonathan's diametrically different brother, Finn, Ana braves the storm to return something he lost, only to slip and fall on the jagged shoreline. The St. Andrews brothers find her in the nick of time, bringing her to their home to ride out the blizzard.Ana comes from a family of powerful witches, but her own gift-healing-has never worked when she needed it. As both the storm and Ana's condition worsen, the St. Andrews brothers learn there are more sinister forces at work, closer than they ever imagined.With no help from the outside world, they must find a way to protect themselves from both the storm and the growing darkness that looms across the island.From USA Today bestselling paranormal author Sarah M. Cradit comes The Storm and the Darkness. This novel is the first installment in the bestselling witches family saga, The House of Crimson & CloverThe House of Crimson and Clover SeriesThis is the recommended reading order for the series.Volume I: The Storm and the DarknessVolume II: ShatteredVolume III: The Illusions of EventideVolume IV: BoundVolume V: Midnight DynastyVolume VI: AsunderVolume VII: Empire of ShadowsVolume VIII: Myths of MidwinterVolume IX: The Hinterland VeilVolume X: The Secrets Amongst the CypressVolume XI: Within the Garden of TwilightVolume XII: House of Dusk, House of DawnThe Saga of Crimson & CloverA sprawling dynasty. An ancient bloodline. A world of magic and mayhem.Welcome to the Saga of Crimson & Clover, where all series within are linked but can be equally enjoyed on their own.Series ListThe House of Crimson & Clover Series: Dive into the secretive, ancient, powerful world of the Deschanels & SullivansThe Midnight Dynasty Series: There's no place like home.Vampires of the Merovingi Series: From the ashes of the sorcerer kings rose an empire.The Seven Series: Seven siblings. Seven years. Seven spellbinding novels.

Dive into the secret, ancient, powerful world of two New Orleans families, the Deschanels and the Sullivans...Anasofiya Deschanel fled to Maine to escape her mistakes. She learned quickly, and violently, you cannot run from what's inside you.Following a series of unfortunate events, Ana finds herself drowning in the consequences of actions which left her heart cruelly divided between the St. Andrews brothers. Jon's embrace of darkness soon turns to dangerous cruelty, while Finn's kind heart offers a promise of love she does not feel she deserves. Between all three of them lies a secret with the potential to change everything.When the truth comes crashing down, Ana is forced to face the same demons she once ran from. As she learns more about who she is, and the situation she's created, these realizations drive her to a desperate decision that will change everyone's lives, forever.The House of Crimson and Clover SeriesThis is the recommended reading order for the series.Volume I: The Storm and the DarknessVolume II: ShatteredVolume III: The Illusions of EventideVolume IV: BoundVolume V: Midnight DynastyVolume VI: AsunderVolume VII: Empire of ShadowsVolume VIII: Myths of MidwinterVolume IX: The Hinterland VeilVolume X: The Secrets Amongst the CypressVolume XI: Within the Garden of TwilightVolume XII: House of Dusk, House of DawnThe Saga of Crimson & CloverA sprawling dynasty. An ancient bloodline. A world of magic and mayhem.Welcome to the Saga of Crimson & Clover, where all series within are linked but can be equally enjoyed on their own.Series ListThe House of Crimson & Clover Series: Dive into the secretive, ancient, powerful world of the Deschanels & SullivansThe Midnight Dynasty Series: There's no place like home.Vampires of the Merovingi Series: From the ashes of the sorcerer kings rose an empire.The Seven Series: Seven siblings. Seven years. Seven spellbinding novels.

Nicolas Deschanel was betrayed by the only two people who matter to him. Their disloyalty stung and an overwhelming sense of loss lingers. Nicolas has lived the high life professing to not have a care in the world, and now this illusion is calling his bluff. Determined to take control of an existence now devoid of purpose, he sojourns to his family's holiday home on the Gulf of Mexico. Resolved more than depressed, he plans to privately say goodbye to a world which no longer needs him. Of questionable fortune, he finds a woman, Mercy, sitting alone on the shore at eventide. Nicolas is conflicted between an obligation to help, and annoyance at her intrusion. Mercy has many layers of secrets. Deepest of all, she cannot tell this Child of Man she is thousands of years old and very powerful. In her presence, Nicolas' own dormant powers begin to surface, triggering a sequence of events that cause both of their lives to spiral further out of control. When old friends from both sides come to help, together they all learn a painful truth: new life can only begin once you've set free what means the most.

Dive into the secret, ancient, powerful world of two New Orleans families, the Deschanels and the Sullivans… Finnegan St. Andrews has lost everything. His perspective on the world is forever changed. Anasofiya Deschanel no longer knows who she is...or what. She longs both for what she has, and all she has left behind. Aidrik the Wise has vowed to do anything for his evigbond. As he watches her life force slowly ebb, he begins to understand the sacrifice he must make to save her. All three individuals are bound by love, promises, and the undeniable threads of fate.T he House of Crimson and Clover SeriesThis is the recommended reading order for the series.Volume I: The Storm and the DarknessVolume II: ShatteredVolume III: The Illusions of EventideVolume IV: BoundVolume V: Midnight DynastyVolume VI: AsunderVolume VII: Empire of ShadowsVolume VIII: Myths of MidwinterVolume IX: The Hinterland VeilVolume X: The Secrets Amongst the CypressVolume XI: Within the Garden of TwilightVolume XII: House of Dusk, House of Dawn The Saga of Crimson & CloverA sprawling dynasty. An ancient bloodline. A world of magic and mayhem. Welcome to the Saga of Crimson & Clover, where all series within are linked but can be equally enjoyed on their own. Series ListThe House of Crimson & Clover Series: Dive into the secretive, ancient, powerful world of the Deschanels & SullivansThe Midnight Dynasty Series: There's no place like home.Vampires of the Merovingi Series: From the ashes of the sorcerer kings rose an empire.The Seven Series: Seven siblings. Seven years. Seven spellbinding novels.

Dive into the secret, ancient, powerful world of two New Orleans families, the Deschanels and the Sullivans…The Deschanel Curse, dormant for a decade, has returned with a vengeance.Seers across the family are coming together, hopeful the Deschanel Magi Collective can solve this malediction that has plagued the family for nearly two centuries.But how do you combat the blood oath of a grieving mother?As the body count rises, it becomes apparent that strength, love, and ancient power provide no protection from destiny's cruel hand.The House of Crimson and Clover SeriesThis is the recommended reading order for the series.Volume I: The Storm and the DarknessVolume II: ShatteredVolume III: The Illusions of EventideVolume IV: BoundVolume V: Midnight DynastyVolume VI: AsunderVolume VII: Empire of ShadowsVolume VIII: Myths of MidwinterVolume IX: The Hinterland VeilVolume X: The Secrets Amongst the CypressVolume XI: Within the Garden of TwilightVolume XII: House of Dusk, House of DawnThe Saga of Crimson & CloverA sprawling dynasty. An ancient bloodline. A world of magic and mayhem.Welcome to the Saga of Crimson & Clover, where all series within are linked but can be equally enjoyed on their own.Series ListThe House of Crimson & Clover Series: Dive into the secretive, ancient, powerful world of the Deschanels & SullivansThe Midnight Dynasty Series: There's no place like home.Vampires of the Merovingi Series: From the ashes of the sorcerer kings rose an empire.The Seven Series: Seven siblings. Seven years. Seven spellbinding novels.

Dive into the secret, ancient, powerful world of two New Orleans families, the Deschanels and the Sullivans…Broken and dispirited, the Deschanel family reels under the weight of a family curse. Lives were torn asunder, as their numbers diminished.Amidst their pain, another prophecy takes shape. One laid by the ancient druidic Quinlan clan, in a time long forgotten. Seers across the family have borne witness to fragments. Distraught by the loss of her soul's true love, Amelia begins to dream of an unknown man and a woman, designated by fate to live their story over and over again, throughout time.Now, destiny reaches across the centuries.In the family's darkest hour, a reckoning with the Empyrean Senetat is fast approaching. Hope becomes the necessary consolation for grief, as the Deschanels come together to make their loved ones whole, in order to face this uncertain future as a united clan.The House of Crimson and Clover SeriesThis is the recommended reading order for the series.Volume I: The Storm and the DarknessVolume II: ShatteredVolume III: The Illusions of EventideVolume IV: BoundVolume V: Midnight DynastyVolume VI: AsunderVolume VII: Empire of ShadowsVolume VIII: Myths of MidwinterVolume IX: The Hinterland VeilVolume X: The Secrets Amongst the CypressVolume XI: Within the Garden of TwilightVolume XII: House of Dusk, House of DawnThe Saga of Crimson & CloverA sprawling dynasty. An ancient bloodline. A world of magic and mayhem.Welcome to the Saga of Crimson & Clover, where all series within are linked but can be equally enjoyed on their own.Series ListThe House of Crimson & Clover Series: Dive into the secretive, ancient, powerful world of the Deschanels & SullivansThe Midnight Dynasty Series: There's no place like home.Vampires of the Merovingi Series: From the ashes of the sorcerer kings rose an empire.The Seven Series: Seven siblings. Seven years. Seven spellbinding novels.

Dive into the secret, ancient, powerful world of two New Orleans families, the Deschanels and the Sullivans…Two dynasties clash for power. Only one empire can emerge.In a time now legend, a sacred vow united the Farværdig and the Tuatha Dé Danann. One race born of fire, the other risen from nature. Together, they enjoyed centuries of peace and prosperity, under the protective blanket of this hallowed oath.But when war came to the doorstep of the Tuatha, the Farværdig turned their backs. Expelled from their lands, those Tuatha who were not extinguished went into hiding, later re-emerging in secret as the Quinlans. The broken vow took its toll on the Farværdig, dividing the race into two factions: those willing to fall to heel of new restrictive laws, and rebels determined to restore the peaceful values of their kind.In the midst of years of strife that follows, a Prophecy emerged, promising hope. Unite the races once more, and right the ancient wrong.As the shadows of age and myth are exposed, the Deschanels find themselves deeply enmeshed in this war. Their bloodline and futures closely intertwined with both races, each member of the family must uncover their own vital role in fulfilling the Prophecy or risk decimation.The House of Crimson and Clover SeriesThis is the recommended reading order for the series.Volume I: The Storm and the DarknessVolume II: ShatteredVolume III: The Illusions of EventideVolume IV: BoundVolume V: Midnight DynastyVolume VI: AsunderVolume VII: Empire of ShadowsVolume VIII: Myths of MidwinterVolume IX: The Hinterland VeilVolume X: The Secrets Amongst the CypressVolume XI: Within the Garden of TwilightVolume XII: House of Dusk, House of DawnThe Saga of Crimson & CloverA sprawling dynasty. An ancient bloodline. A world of magic and mayhem.Welcome to the Saga of Crimson & Clover, where all series within are linked but can be equally enjoyed on their own.Series ListThe House of Crimson & Clover Series: Dive into the secretive, ancient, powerful world of the Deschanels & SullivansThe Midnight Dynasty Series: There's no place like home.Vampires of the Merovingi Series: From the ashes of the sorcerer kings rose an empire.The Seven Series: Seven siblings. Seven years. Seven spellbinding novels.

Dive into the secret, ancient, powerful world of two New Orleans families, the Deschanels and the Sullivans…Quillan Sullivan lost his twin brother two decades ago, a tragedy he never fully experienced due to his unusual ability to see and talk to Riley when no one else can. He believes this "gift" is a fluke, until the haughty, vainglorious love of his life, Estella, returns after several years abroad, and rips his world apart.Estella Broussard loathes Quillan. He's the last person on Earth she'd ever bless with her presence. To her great dismay, he alone holds the key to achieving her deepest desire. She will do anything to reach her aims, no matter the warnings... no matter the cost to Quillan.Nerys guides Finn and Aleksandr on their mission to find Anasofiya and bring her home. Finn accepts her help, on the condition she keep no secrets. She relays what she knows... all except the visions her old companion has sent her, regarding a terrifying menace to the Deschanels back home: A necromancer has emerged, and this ominous knowledge has fallen into the wrong hands.The threads of fate weave the Deschanels and Sullivans down perilous paths, as a centuries-old warning emerges: Seduction to sinners. A legacy in splinters. Beware, the myths of midwinter.The House of Crimson and Clover SeriesThis is the recommended reading order for the series.Volume I: The Storm and the DarknessVolume II: ShatteredVolume III: The Illusions of EventideVolume IV: BoundVolume V: Midnight DynastyVolume VI: AsunderVolume VII: Empire of ShadowsVolume VIII: Myths of MidwinterVolume IX: The Hinterland VeilVolume X: The Secrets Amongst the CypressVolume XI: Within the Garden of TwilightVolume XII: House of Dusk, House of DawnThe Saga of Crimson & CloverA sprawling dynasty. An ancient bloodline. A world of magic and mayhem.Welcome to the Saga of Crimson & Clover, where all series within are linked but can be equally enjoyed on their own.Series ListThe House of Crimson & Clover Series: Dive into the secretive, ancient, powerful world of the Deschanels & SullivansThe Midnight Dynasty Series: There's no place like home.Vampires of the Merovingi Series: From the ashes of the sorcerer kings rose an empire.The Seven Series: Seven siblings. Seven years. Seven spellbinding novels.

Dive into the secret, ancient, powerful world of two New Orleans families, the Deschanels and the Sullivans… The Deschanels are scattered across Europe, each in search of what matters most. Finding himself closer to Ana every day, Finn must exercise patience, and follow his Quinlan training, to prevent losing her forever. Aleksandr sees the world through a different lens, as he discovers the joy and heartbreak of first love. Desperate for a miracle, Nicolas fears losing Mercy to her own delusions, and together they set off for Scotland in search of the unknown. At the center of everything sits Anasofiya and Cyler, each fighting their own internal battles, each hurtling toward very different outcomes. In this compelling seventh volume, our heroes grow ever closer to their goals as bravery conquers fear and fate races time. The House of Crimson and Clover Series This is the recommended reading order for the series. Volume I: The Storm and the Darkness Volume II: Shattered Volume III: The Illusions of Eventide Volume IV: Bound Volume V: Midnight Dynasty Volume VI: Asunder Volume VII: Empire of Shadows Volume VIII: Myths of Midwinter Volume IX: The Hinterland Veil Volume X: The Secrets Amongst the Cypress Volume XI: Within the Garden of Twilight Volume XII: House of Dusk, House of Dawn The Saga of Crimson & Clover A sprawling dynasty. An ancient bloodline. A world of magic and mayhem. Welcome to the Saga of Crimson & Clover, where all series within are linked but can be equally enjoyed on their own. Series List The House of Crimson & Clover Series: Dive into the secretive, ancient, powerful world of the Deschanels & Sullivans The Midnight Dynasty Series: There's no place like home. Vampires of the Merovingi Series: From the ashes of the sorcerer kings rose an empire. The Seven Series: Seven siblings. Seven years. Seven spellbinding novels. Visit www.sarahmcradit.com for the latest information, news, and updates.

Dive into the secret, ancient, powerful world of two New Orleans families, the Deschanels and the Sullivans…Amelia and Jacob have landed in a very familiar where. The when is a whole other matter.Jacob's first experience time traveling leaves him and Amelia stranded in 1861 Louisiana on the cusp of the Civil War. With no luggage and no invitation, they find themselves at the mercy of Charles and Brigitte Deschanel, who, for now, believe they are cousins visiting from abroad.The tragic circumstances which led them to flee the present now leave them both struggling to make sense of their own individual grief. Amelia's sorrow drives her further from Jacob, and into the strange world of an eccentric man, Victor, who knows all too much about her. Jacob's heartache leaves him cynical and weary, losing sight of who he is and was destined to become.As the strange and terrible dynamics of the nineteenth century Deschanel family come to light, Amelia and Jacob are each drawn into the family's complex web in myriad ways, challenging everything they held to be true. These revelations drive a deeper wedge between the couple, placing them in grave danger, from those around them… but also from themselves.The hands of time have taken hold, and the clock is ticking. The longer they stay, the greater the risk of losing everything.The House of Crimson and Clover SeriesThis is the recommended reading order for the series.Volume I: The Storm and the DarknessVolume II: ShatteredVolume III: The Illusions of EventideVolume IV: BoundVolume V: Midnight DynastyVolume VI: AsunderVolume VII: Empire of ShadowsVolume VIII: Myths of MidwinterVolume IX: The Hinterland VeilVolume X: The Secrets Amongst the CypressVolume XI: Within the Garden of TwilightVolume XII: House of Dusk, House of DawnThe Saga of Crimson & CloverA sprawling dynasty. An ancient bloodline. A world of magic and mayhem.Welcome to the Saga of Crimson & Clover, where all series within are linked but can be equally enjoyed on their own.Series ListThe House of Crimson & Clover Series: Dive into the secretive, ancient, powerful world of the Deschanels & SullivansThe Midnight Dynasty Series: There's no place like home.Vampires of the Merovingi Series: From the ashes of the sorcerer kings rose an empire.The Seven Series: Seven siblings. Seven years. Seven spellbinding novels.

Dive into the secret, ancient, powerful world of two New Orleans families, the Deschanels and the Sullivans…Temporary peace descends on the Deschanels in New Orleans. Loved ones have returned. A calm appears in the chaos. Life is, seemingly, back to normal.Those who had been away look to establish their new routine. They trade intrigue for dinner parties. Survival skills for day jobs. Settling into a quiet life comes with a sense of long-awaited relief, and they want, desperately, to embrace it with open arms. To sit in silence in their gardens at twilight and dream a dream they dare not: One of health, happiness, and above, all family.Yet under the surface lurks the shadows of their past, and the promises of tomorrow. A whisper in their ear, reminding them, "Soon."The House of Crimson and Clover SeriesThis is the recommended reading order for the series.Volume I: The Storm and the DarknessVolume II: ShatteredVolume III: The Illusions of EventideVolume IV: BoundVolume V: Midnight DynastyVolume VI: AsunderVolume VII: Empire of ShadowsVolume VIII: Myths of MidwinterVolume IX: The Hinterland VeilVolume X: The Secrets Amongst the CypressVolume XI: Within the Garden of TwilightVolume XII: House of Dusk, House of DawnThe Saga of Crimson & CloverA sprawling dynasty. An ancient bloodline. A world of magic and mayhem.Welcome to the Saga of Crimson & Clover, where all series within are linked but can be equally enjoyed on their own.Series ListThe House of Crimson & Clover Series: Dive into the secretive, ancient, powerful world of the Deschanels & SullivansThe Midnight Dynasty Series: There's no place like home.Vampires of the Merovingi Series: From the ashes of the sorcerer kings rose an empire.The Seven Series: Seven siblings. Seven years. Seven spellbinding novels.